History Extra: Unlock the past

Explore history with the HistoryExtra app. Discover thousands of features written by expert historians with exciting new content added daily from podcasts to masterclasses and more.

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Discover historical content from the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed

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Enjoy a wide variety of podcasts, and watch our expert video lectures and masterclasses

History you can savour
Relax in an accessible reading, watching and listening experience

Big topics, key figures
Dive deep into the greatest historical topics from the ancient world to the Cold War

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